Police Ask for Help in Another Robbery Involving a Fake-Bearded Figure

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ROGERS -- For the second time in several days, Rogers Police Department says a person wore a fake-beard as a disguise during a robbery.

ROGERS -- For the second time in several days, Rogers Police Department says a person wore a fake-beard as a disguise during a robbery.

It happened late Tuesday evening at Murphy USA gas station on 2112 West Walnut Street.

Police say a white man wearing blue rain gear, a blue stocking cap, and a fake beard entered the store around 11:30PM. He approached the night attendant, demanding she give him money. Police said the man did not show a weapon or make threats.

The attendant gave him the money and he walked out of the store heading west. Deputies with Benton County Sheriff's Officer attempted to track him with dogs but turned up nothing.

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